calendar year
noun
1
: a period of a year beginning and ending with the dates that are conventionally accepted as marking the beginning and end of a numbered year
2
: a period of time equal in length to that of the year in the calendar conventionally in use
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Those span Canada and New England, Europe, South America and Asia (the line offered 62 overnight or late-night stays in Europe alone during the 2025 calendar year).
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
However, York’s group estimates that tariff revenue for this calendar year will not be enough to cover the rebates.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
Their 3-2 defeat of Burnley on Saturday secured back-to-back Premier League victories at home for the first time this calendar year — a small but significant step in rebuilding the connection between team and supporters.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The stars of Stranger Things discuss the immense task of filming eight movie-length episodes over the course of one calendar year.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
However, York’s group estimates that tariff revenue for this calendar year will not be enough to cover the rebates.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
Their 3-2 defeat of Burnley on Saturday secured back-to-back Premier League victories at home for the first time this calendar year — a small but significant step in rebuilding the connection between team and supporters.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The stars of Stranger Things discuss the immense task of filming eight movie-length episodes over the course of one calendar year.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Calendar year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calendar%20year. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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